Woody Guthrie’s family denounces Sen. Josh Hawley’s ‘co-opting’ of famous song in bill

LAmerican singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie’s Family is calling Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) For “co-opting” His famed “The Famous” Song “This Land is Your Land” In his new bill.

Nora Guthrie is the daughter of a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Telled The Kansas City Star, “In this particular case, the co-opting or parodying of the lyric by those not aligned with Woody’s lyrics — i.e. misrepresentation by autocrats, racists, white nationalists, anti-labor, insurrectionists, etc. — is not condoned.”

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“We do not consider Josh Hawley in any way a representative of Woody’s values therefore we would never endorse or approve of his reference to Woody’s lyrics,” She spoke.

According to her the tune is “The Tune.” “is more of a vision of democracy.”

“The song simply reiterates the concept, ‘By the people, for the people,'” She elaborated.

Guthrie stated she was not opposed to the song’s use for political purposes. However, only those whose views are in line with the values expressed by the song should be allowed to do so.

Guthrie continued to receive despite her death in 1967. accolades For his accomplishments. Neil Young inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He also received the Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1965, he was also awarded the Grammy for best folk recording.

Abigail Marone, Hawley press secretary, referred the Washington Examiner Please see her comment on the Kansas City Star.

“The Kansas City Star is where journalism goes to die,” Marone stated. “Josh’s bill protects America’s food chain, farmers, and national security — that’s the real story the Star should cover.”

Hawley’s BillThe law, which was introduced last week, seeks to ban Chinese companies and individuals with ties to China’s Communist Party from buying farmland in the United States.

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This measure would make it illegal and could result in daily fines or imprisonment of up to five years.

“No Chinese corporation or individual associated with the CCP should be permitted to own American farmland. It undermines the integrity of our nation’s food supply chain, it presents national security threats when the land is in close proximity to military installations, and it hurts American farmers,” In a Press release.